What is a Pre-Qualified Welding Procedure ?

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Depending on what welding code you are working to, certain welding procedures will require, mechanical or a metallurgical assessment to demonstrate the integrity of the proposed welding procedure. Pre-Qualified welding procedures are derived from the combination of essential variables that have been shown to produce sound structural welds. Each enquiry will be handled by a […]
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What is a Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) ?

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A Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) is required when it is necessary to demonstrate that your company has the ability to produce welds possessing the correct mechanical and metallurgical properties in cases where the use of a Pre-Qualified Welding Procedure is insufficient.
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What is a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

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A WPS is a “Welding Procedure Specification” or “Welding Procedure” is a document that details the limits of the essential variables within which your qualified welder must operate to produce a safe and sound weld. A WPS is recommended for all welding operations and most application codes and standards make them mandatory.
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Who needs welding procedures?

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Welding a structure in Australia or for use in Australian, Government Legislation requires a qualified welding procedure. Job specifications, tender documents, drawing or general notes usually specify what code the Welding Procedure should be written to. A welding procedure is documented evidence to show your customer that you CAN carry out a specific welding task. It […]
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